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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Super Junior Reveals 20-Year Teamwork Secret - "We Missed the Timing to Disband"
The Secret to 20 Years Together - "Missing the Perfect Timing" The legendary K-pop group Super Junior has revealed their unique teamwork secret as they celebrate their 20th debut anniversary. In a recent broadcast appearance, Kim Heechul, Eunhyuk, and Ryeowook shared surprising insights about what kept them together for two decades. When the MC asked about their secret to staying together for 20 years, Kim Heechul responded, "Eunhyuk said it's because 'we missed the timing to fall apart.'" Eunhyuk then confessed even more honestly, "Actually, there were several opportunities to disband. Because we fought way too much." This reminds us of how India's cricket team missed several World Cup opportunities over the years, but those experiences ultimately forged a stronger team. Sometimes missing the "perfect" timing can lead to even greater success - a lesson that resonates deeply with young Indians who often feel pressured to achieve everything at the "right" time. Super Junior in their early days 20 years ago Surviving Through Storm-Like Conflicts Super Junior's 20-year journey was far from smooth sailing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like So viel kostet eine Solaranlage inkl. Montage in 2025 Solaranlage fürs Dach Undo Kim Heechul even revealed incidents where he got so angry with members that he kicked over dining tables and stomped on ramen packets. Eunhyuk recalled, "I was even there for that. I thought, 'There are only crazy people here.'" Last year, they faced a serious disbandment crisis during contract renewal negotiations with SM Entertainment. Kim Heechul described the atmosphere as "deadly serious." Donghae and Eunhyuk left SM to start their own company, while Kyuhyun moved to Antenna, leaving the members' future uncertain. This situation mirrors the dynamics of Indian joint families perfectly. When siblings grow up and pursue different paths, conflicts arise, but the family bond eventually brings them back together. It's that cycle of conflict and reconciliation that makes relationships stronger - something every Indian youth can relate to, especially those navigating family expectations while chasing personal dreams. Learning from Other Success Stories Super Junior's approach finds parallels in BTS's leadership model. BTS leader RM once explained, "The secret to teamwork is clearly recognizing that we're all on the same boat, maintaining appropriate distance - sometimes like family, sometimes like partners - while trusting and respecting each other." This aligns perfectly with Super Junior's method of facing conflicts head-on while maintaining mutual respect. The corporate world offers contrasting examples. When Daewoo Group faced a liquidity crisis in 1999, it ultimately led to the group's dissolution. This shows what happens when team members can't unite during crisis situations and choose individual paths instead - a stark contrast to Super Junior's choice to stick together despite their differences. For Indian youth, this resonates strongly with the startup ecosystem. Many promising ventures fail not due to lack of talent or resources, but because founding teams can't navigate conflicts effectively. Super Junior's story offers valuable lessons about the importance of commitment over convenience. True Teamwork Isn't About Perfection What's most impressive about Super Junior's story is their honest admission that they're not a perfect team. Leeteuk once revealed that they faced "disbandment crises every single day." In 2012, what started as playful banter escalated into the "Eunhyuk bullying controversy" that even made it to real-time search rankings. However, instead of hiding or avoiding conflicts, they chose to face them directly and work through solutions. This approach reflects the Indian philosophical concept of 'Satyagraha' - persistence in truth. Even in difficult situations, their commitment to honesty and understanding each other ultimately led to greater harmony. This mindset is particularly relevant for Indian millennials and Gen Z, who often struggle with the pressure to present perfect lives on social media. Super Junior's transparency about their struggles offers a refreshing perspective on authentic relationships and the value of working through difficulties rather than walking away.
Hype Malaysia
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
From 20th Anniversary To A Full Member Lineup: 4 Fun Facts About Super Junior's Comeback
Most K-pop idols that you usually see on mainstream media are typically from the third generation and above. On rare occasions, second-generation idols withstand the test of time, with seas of fans still rooting for their comebacks. Super Junior (슈퍼주니어) just released their 'Express' music video teaser yesterday (7th July 2025) in line with their 'Super Junior 25' album dropping on 8th July 2025. This marks the group's comeback 3 years after their last album, 'The Road', in 2022, and fans are anticipating an all-out comeback with a full-member lineup. To get prepped for their comeback, here are 4 fun facts about Super Junior's 'Super Junior 25' album: 1. 20 Years With Super Junior! Designed as a surprise treat for longtime E.L.F.s, this comeback marks a significant milestone for the group as they reach their 2nd decade since their debut in 2005. Their upcoming 12th studio album, 'Super Junior 25', pays homage to their debut album, 'Super Junior 05', which the members had thoughtfully named, making it a much more memorable experience for fans. 2. 9 Songs Featured In 'Super Junior 25' The tracklist for the upcoming album features 9 new songs from the group, featuring a wide range of genres, including high-energy pop anthems to uplifting ballads. The song 'Express Mode' serves as their title track for the upcoming album, featuring a club-pop beat with the members in sleek attire for their high-energy comeback 3. Full Active Member Lineup With active member Kim Heechul (김희철) absent in Super Junior's 'Show Time' music video last year, due to health complications, fans are finally getting a full-member lineup for their comeback album. All active members of Super Junior will be participating in their comeback and ongoing promotions in the months ahead. 4. Fan Fest for Their 20th Anniversary Hitting 20 years is no ordinary feat for idols, and with Super Junior, you know it's going to be an ultimate fan fest! In light of their comeback, Super Junior announced various projects to bring to fans, including their 'Super Show 10' world tour, pop-up stores and exhibitions. Watch the full teaser here: Sources: Kpop Albums, Koreaboo, Soompi Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
Hype Malaysia
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
From New Album To New Tour: What Super Junior Have In Store For Their 20th Anniversary
It's a miracle when a K-pop group lasts long, especially given the growing competition from younger groups. K-pop icons Super Junior (슈퍼주니어) are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, and they're marking the milestone with some exciting events. Recently, the K-pop powerhouse shared their plans for their upcoming 20th anniversary comeback. The comeback is planned for early July, but there's no exact date yet. However, news reports confirmed that the new release will be a full-length album, with all nine active members of Super Junior participating. The group have also recently concluded the filming for the title track's music video. More noteworthy for fans is Kim Heechul's (김희철) participation in the new album and music video. Many ELFs (Super Junior fans) were disappointed when the idol wasn't part of the group's previous single, 'Show Time', due to the last-minute nature of the release. This new album also marks Super Junior's first full-length album in almost three years, following 2023's 'The Road'. The boy band is also planning a few other projects, including a new tour after their July comeback. Dubbed 'Super Show 10', the tour comes after Super Junior's 2024 'Super Show Spin-Off: Half Time' concerts, which served as a build-up for their 20th anniversary. News reports also shared that the K-pop icons will hold pop-up stores, likely featuring merchandise themed to their comeback album. Super Junior also previously held an exhibition in Seoul to commemorate their anniversary. The 'Super Records' exhibition took fans through the group's 20-year musical career. The Seoul stop was successful, prompting suggestions for the exhibition to go global. According to reports, the exhibition will have stops in Japan and China in June, but no news of whether the exhibition will be held in other countries. Global fan projects have also begun to celebrate Super Junior's 20th anniversary this November. Considering the milestone, we're sure the celebrations will be grander than ever, so we can't wait to see what Super Junior and ELFs have in store! Source: Xsportsnews
Korea Herald
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Super Junior to release full-group album for 20th debut anniversary: report
Super Junior will put out a full-length album in early July to celebrate its 20th anniversary, according to a local media report Tuesday. It already completed shooting the music video for the forthcoming album, added the report. All nine members of the veteran idol group will participate in the album including Kim Heechul who missed out on the last album, 11th LP 'The Road.' That album came out in January 2023 combining the two installments — 'The Road: Keep on Going' and 'The Road: Celebration' — released in the previous year. The 12th LP will coincide with the band's exhibit 'Super Records.' Looking back on its musical journey spanning over two decades, the show was held in Seoul until May 18 and will continue in Japan and China until next month.
